In the music business, very few executives manage to become as well-known as the acts they represent. Simon Cowell has been the public face of multiple successful talent programs, both in the United States and the United Kingdom, and in the process, has become one of the most successful and recognizable music promoters in the world.
While Cowell is well-known for his acerbic wit and discerning eye towards prospective artists, he rarely discusses his early years or start in the business. Additionally, Cowell is also something of a luxury watch collector as well. Therefore, Rubber B thought it would be an ideal moment to examine the early life, career, and watch collection of this unique producer and presenter.
Who Is Simon Cowell?
Simon Cowell was born on October 7th, 1959, in London, England to Eric and Julie Cowell. His father was a property developer and music executive, and his mother was a ballet dancer. He has a younger brother, Nicholas, as well as four half-siblings: John, Tony, Michael, and June.
Cowell has degrees in both English and Sociology and took a few menial jobs upon completion of his schooling. He would eventually begin his career as a music executive with some assistance from his father.
Simon Cowell’s Early Music Career
Cowell began his career in the early 1980’s by selling exercise videos and orchestral music. However, in 1989, the company Cowell was working for would go under, and Cowell was left nearly bankrupt in the process.
He would restart his career in the early 1990’s by focusing on novelty records. After finding some success in that arena, he would go on to sign a variety of highly successful acts, including Five, Westlife, and Teletubbies. Each of these entities would go on to have international success with their respective audiences.
Pop Idol and Mainstream Success
In 2001, Cowell and his creative partner, Simon Fuller, would go on to rewrite the history of modern reality television forever. They would successfully pitch the show Pop Idol to ITV, where Cowell would serve as a judge. The show would be a singing competition where contestants would be judged by industry experts but where the public would also have a say by being able to call in and vote.
The format would prove to be wildly successful, and Cowell and Fuller would bring the show to America and retitle it American Idol. American Idol would prove even more popular in the United States and launch the musical careers of a plethora of artists, including Kelly Clarkson, Chris Daughtry, Carrie Underwood, Jennifer Hudson, Clay Aiken, and Ruben Studdard, among others.
Cowell would leave the show in 2010 to launch a new show, The X Factor, which he would be a judge on until leaving the show for a second time in 2018. He is currently a judge for the popular talent program America’s Got Talent, where he stepped in to replace outgoing judge Howard Stern.
What Watches Are in Simon Cowell’s Watch Collection?
Cowell has an estimated net worth of $600 million and is known to own the following luxury timepieces:
· Jaeger-LeCoultre Grande Tradition Minute Repeater Limited Edition (Q5011410)
· Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Grand Tradition Tourbillion à Quantième Perpétuel (Q500649A)
· Chopard Mille Miglia Chronograph Automatic Date (8407)
· Cartier Ballon Bleu De Cartier (W69017Z4)
What Separates Rubber B From Other Watch Straps?
Rubber B was the first company worldwide to develop custom rubber watch straps exclusively for Rolex timepieces, and since then, the company has added several other prominent watchmakers to its product portfolio. Rubber B also creates custom rubber watch bands for watches produced by Panerai, Rolex, and Audemars Piguet.
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